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Regular Events & Attractions
Throughout the year, the Malta Tourism Authority stages the re-enactment of historical military parades at Fort St. Elmo, titled In Guardia and dating back to the times of the Knights of St. John. During these parades, around 90 officers and men-at-arms accoutred in period costume will perform a series of military drills in the fort's "Place-of-Arms". The ceremonial includes marching, changing of the guard, manning of posts, orders of the day, musketry and gunnery drill, parade fall-in, presentation of arms and colours. "Feux de Joie" together with noon-day or curfew cannon shots, add to this unique spectacle.
Alarme! is a show portraying a military encounter between Napoleonic and Maltese troops during the blockade of 1798 - 1800. The show is staged by the Historical Re-enactment Group of Malta and organised by the Malta Tourism Authority. More information on tel. nos: 21 381392 and 2369 6073, email: events@visitmalta.com and website: www.maltafestivals.com.
BirdLife Malta, a non-governmental organisation that works for the protection of wild birds and their habitats, manages two nature reserves at Ghadira and is-Simar. BirdLife Malta organises regularly environmental activities for it members and the general public. The Ghadira Nature Reserve is the perfect place to enjoy a quiet day out and see some birds and wildlife typical of the Maltese islands. Opening hours are: Oct-Nov: 10.30 - 16.30 hrs; Dec-Jan: 9.30 - 15.30 hrs; Feb-May 10.30 - 16.30 hrs. For more information call tel. nos: 21347646 or 21347667, email: info@birdlifemalta.org or website www.birdlifemalta.org.
The Great Siege of Malta and the Knights of St. John, a multi-media presentation which cost almost 10 million US$, is Europe’s most exciting 3-D walk-through historical attraction. This spectacular is themed around the Knights of St. John in 45 action-packed minutes, using state-of-the-art technology with a choice of fourteen languages. At the Café Premier Complex, Republic Square, Republic Street in Valletta. Fully air-conditioned with complete access and facilities for people with disabilities. Open Monday to Sunday from 10.00 hrs with last admission at 16.00 hrs. More information on tel. nos: 2123 7574 or 2124 7300 and website www.cities.com.mt/great-siege.
Lunchtime Concerts - Organised by the Malta Council for Culture and the Arts. More information from tel. no: 21 245168 and email: info@maltaculture.com.
The Lascaris War Rooms in Valletta are open Monday to Friday from 9.30 to 16.00 hrs and on Saturday and Sunday from 9.30 to 12.30 hrs.
The Malta Experience Show at St Elmo Bastions, Mediterranean Street, Valletta is a multivisual show highlighting 7000 years of Maltese History. With 45 unforgettable minutes narrated in various languages, it is one of Europe’s largest multivision shows and the finest introduction to the Maltese Islands in a fully air-conditioned theatre. More information on tel. no. 21 243776, fax no. 21 251284 and website: www.themaltaexperience.com.
The Embassy Complex presents the film ‘Malta George Cross - the Wartime Experience’ daily at 10.00, 11.00, 12.00 and 13.00 hrs in Theatre 2 at the Embassy Complex, St. Lucia Street, Valletta. The theatre has state of the art vision and sound technology, is fully accessible by lift and fully air-conditioned. It is also equipped with wheelchair inlets, head rests on all seats and a stadium seating plan.
Koperattiva Zjarat Kulturali Plus organise Sunday Morning half-day cultural guided tours from 09.00 hrs onwards from February to May and mid-September to December, with titles such as ‘Prehistoric treasures in Malta’ and ‘Churches and Palaces in Valletta. To book, please call tel. nos: 21236963/7 on Monday to Saturday from 07.00 to 11.00hrs.
‘Poetry on Gozo’ is an event where poets read own work to an interested audience in an informal atmosphere. The activity is held on the last Wednesday of every month, in Victoria Gozo - in Dverna Tal Mewta during the winter and at the Cittadella during the summer.
The Island Fortress Exhibition at Wignacourt Tower in St Paul’s Bay is open Monday to Friday from 9.00 to 12.00 hrs.
R15 Wartime reserve post at T’Alla w Ommu in Naxxar. Open all day on 15 April and 8 September 2003.
The Mdina Dungeons, Malta’s only dark walk attraction, are located beneath the Magisterial Vilhena Palace just inside the main entrance gate to Mdina. Here, in a series of secret underground passageways, chambers and cells a number of events,have been recreated to portray historic events from the dark and turbulent side of Maltese history. The attraction contains full-size figures in period costume supported by display text panels in various languages. The Mdina Dungeons are opened all year round, Monday to Sunday, from 10.00 to 16.30 hrs (last admission 16.15 hours). They are found at: St. Publius Square in Mdina. More information from tel. no: (00356) 2145 0267, fax no: (00356) 2132 2931 or email: rsa@vol.net.mt.
The Mediterraneo Marine Park in Bahar Ic-Caghaq is open all year round. More information on tel. no: 21 372218 or email: mediterraneo@waldonet.net.mt.
Quiz Nights are held every Thursday at various venues. For more information, please SMS on no: 99458567 or email: david@holmiumtheatre.com.
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Fort Rinella in Kalkara is a British coastal fort built in the last quarter of the 19th century. It is also home to the largest cannon ever built, weighing 100 tons. Open Monday to Sunday, except on public holidays, from 10.00 to 16.00 hrs. Historical re-enactments are provided from Monday to Saturday at 14.30 hrs and guided tours in English and Maltese are also available. Bus no. 4 from Valletta will take you to Rinella which is only a few minutes away. For more information, please call tel. nos: 21 800992 or 21 809713.
The Limestone Heritage is a unique tourist attraction offering an insight into the ancient trades of quarrying and masonry, situated in an old quarry in Mikiel Azzopardi Street, Siggiewi. The tour includes a multi-lingual video production and a walk through a collection of authentic exhibits, artefacts, machinery and dioramas. Expert craftsmen work the stone producing souvenirs which are then sold at the museum's shop. The Limestone Heritage is open on Mondays to Fridays from 9.00 to 16.00 hrs and on Saturdays and Sundays from 9.00 to 12.00 hrs.
Din l-Art Helwa, a non-governmental organisation with the aim of safeguarding the natural, historic and cultural environment of Malta and Gozo, regularly organises cultural tours and talks..For more information, contact Din L-Art Helwa, 133 Melita St, Valletta VLT12 (Monday to Friday, 9.00 to 12.00 hrs) tel. nos: 21 220358 or 21 225952 or email: info@dinlarthelwa.org. To find out the opening hours of the sites the association is entrusted with, check out the website: www.dinlarthelwa.org.
The Ramblers' Association of Malta organises various walks across the Maltese Islands. For more information please call tel. no: 21 342 121 or 9949 7080 and visit their website: www.ramblersmalta.jointcomms.com
Duplicate Bridge, organised by the Malta Bridge Association, is played every day except Saturday either at the Malta Bridge Club or the Union Club in Sliema. More information on tel. nos: 9949 3167 or 9949 3267, email: margaret@bridge.org.mt or mario@bridge.org.mt and website www.bridge.org.mt.
The Malta Geographical Society organises a series of illustrated monthly talks, as well as two monthly walks on a Saturday afternoon to different parts of Malta from October to May. It also organises one mid-week walk once a month, as well as two walking excursions yearly to Gozo or Comino. More information on tel. no. 21 372 047 or 9984 2422, email: info@maltageographical.org and website: > Website: www.maltgeographical.org
The Bir Mula Exhibition at 79, St Margerita Street, Bormla is open all year round on Saturdays & Sundays from 10.00 to 12.00 hrs (closed between the 20th December and the 7th January). The exhibition includes a read-through narrative on the history of Cospicua. More information on tel. nos: 21661000 and 21826427, email: vellajohn63@waldonet.net.mt and website: www.museum.com. To get there, take route bus no. 6 from Valletta.
The Zabbar Civic Council organises Kikkra Kulturali, reading of prose and from March to August and from October and November. For more information, please call tel. no: 21 892381.
French films with English subtitles are shown every Wednesday from October to May at 19.00 hrs, with documentaries on regions in France starting at 18.15 hrs at Casa Luigi Preziosi, 108, St Thomas Street, Floriana. Organised by the Alliance Française de Malte, tel. nos. 21 28456/21 and 21 220701, fax no. 21 247916, email alfrance@global.net.mt. Entrance is free of charge.
Tours of Fort Madliena take place every Saturday between 14.00 and 16.00 hrs.
The Animal Park at the Razzett Tal-Hbiberija in Marsascala is open on certain days throughout the year. More information on tel. no: 21 636526, email: lws@razzett.org and website: www.razzett.org.
The Playmobil Fun Park is found in Hal Far. More information on tel. no: 21668318 or website: www.playmobilmalta.com.
Members of the Malta Aviation Museum, which is situated at the former RAF airfield in Ta’ Qali, are organising tours every Sunday morning at 10.30 hrs. The entrance fee is Lm 1.00 for adults and is free of charge for accompanying children.
The Xarolla windmill in Zurrieq offers a permanent exhibition set up by the Zurrieq local council and the MTA. It is open on Saturdays and Sundays between 09.00 and 12.00 hrs.
The Domus Romana in Rabat is open every day from 09.00 to 17.00 hrs.
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In the compilation of this calendar, every care has been taken to ensure the accuracy of information at the time of publication (March 2003). The Malta Tourism Authority, however, cannot accept responsibility for errors or omissions in material supplied for inclusion, but where they are brought to the attention of the MTA, future updates will be amended accordingly. |
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